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Meaning of incline
The primary meaning of the word "incline" is to lean or tilt something in a particular direction.
Etymology of incline
The word "incline" originates from the Latin "inclinare", which means to bend or lean, derived from "in-" (toward) and "clinare" (to bend)
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe a physical slope or slant, and later to describe a natural tendency or inclination towards something
Synonyms
slope
slant
lean
tilt
angle
bend
curve
pitch
gradient
ramp
incline
cant
list
tip
inclination
propensity
tendency
bent
proclivity
predisposition
leaning
bias
partiality
prejudice
preference
fondness
liking
affinity
disposition
orientation
direction
aspect
bearing
trend
drift
swing
veer
turn
shift
swerve
deviate
divert
deflect
Definitions
- A noun: a slope or slant, especially one that is formed by the intersection of two surfaces
- A verb: to lean or tilt something in a particular direction, or to have a natural tendency or inclination towards something
- To bend or curve, especially in a downward direction
Usage Examples
- The road began to incline steeply as we drove up the mountain
- She has an incline towards the arts, and spends most of her free time painting
- The roof of the house has a sharp incline to allow snow to slide off easily